作者: E C Celik , B Erhan , E Lakse
DOI: 10.1038/SC.2012.26
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摘要: The aim of the study was to evaluate characteristics neuropathic pain and observe intensity alterations in with regard time during day spinal cord injury (SCI) patients. A total 50 SCI patients (M/F, 40/10; mean age, 35±12 years) at-level below-level were included study. All examined classified according ASIA/ISCoS 2002 International Neurologic Examination Classification Standards. history, duration, localization recorded. Neuropathic evaluated McGill-Melzack Pain Questionnaire LANSS (Leeds Assessment Symptoms Signs) Scale. Visual analog scale (VAS) used measure severity four times day. Quality life analyzed Short Form 36. Out patients, 10 tetraplegic 40 paraplegic. In all, 28 had motor sensory complete injuries (AIS A), whereas 22 incomplete B, C D) injuries. most frequently words describe throbbing, tiring, hot tingling. significantly higher night than evening, noon morning (P<0.05) (VAS morning: 5.16±2.42, VAS noon: 5.24±2.52, evening: 5.80±2.46 night: 6.38±2.19). is a serious complaint affects their quality life. hours other This situation reinforces need for continued research education on SCI.